Joined: Mon Dec 03, 2007 1:27 pm Posts: 1404 Location: awa' up the hill
I’m hoping to have a Corbett bagfest while we’re up there. On the agenda is Baosbheinn and Beinn an Eoin, hopefully on the Saturday, followed by Beinn Dearg on the Sunday.
Alex, you mentioned that you were also interested in doing Beinn Dearg. How’s about starting from the Beinn Alligin car park and traversing the hill so that we finish at the Ling Hut car park. The changing views of Liathach would be fantastic from the long west/east ridge of Beinn Dearg.
Of course it would be preferable if we had some sort of transport arrangement to take us back down the glen as it’s a bloody long slog back down to the Alligin car park if a car was left there.
However, I could possibly be persuaded to go climbing if the weather was good enough and anyone else was taking climbing gear.
I’m hoping to have a Corbett bagfest while we’re up there. On the agenda is Baosbheinn and Beinn an Eoin, hopefully on the Saturday, followed by Beinn Dearg on the Sunday.
Alex, you mentioned that you were also interested in doing Beinn Dearg. How’s about starting from the Beinn Alligin car park and traversing the hill so that we finish at the Ling Hut car park. The changing views of Liathach would be fantastic from the long west/east ridge of Beinn Dearg.
Of course it would be preferable if we had some sort of transport arrangement to take us back down the glen as it’s a bloody long slog back down to the Alligin car park if a car was left there.
However, I could possibly be persuaded to go climbing if the weather was good enough and anyone else was taking climbing gear.
Sounds good to me.Usual rider applies regarding pish weather though Any vlunteers to drop Scott and I off at the Alligin car park on Sunday morning then ?
It would be lovely to do Baosbheinn and Beinn an Eoin, although I haven't done anything in that area so will be mightily happy whatever I do. Spirito di Sporco is resonably match fit for this trip, its only complaints being a slow puncture and back suspension which is non-existent and makes loud clunking noises if I go over 60. I have £20 worth of unleaded in the car and if I can find any pumps still working before Friday I'll put more in. Maybe we should have a public transport-reliant Plan B, eg Arran?
Think I have a car now! Just need to sort out the insurance and some petrol (???) tomorrow and hopefully I will be up and running. So i'll drive if required - the 'jazz' needs a descent test drive anyway. I am up for some unashamed Munro bagging if anyone else is willing? Either way, if i am driving, drop off points can be arranged.
I have been perusing my climbing book and was wondering what any of our more experienced climbers would say about Beinn Eighe Triple Buttresses at Coire Mhic Fearchair? Most of the routes look well within my ability, and if anyone else fancied it (and has gear, as I have only harness, rope and helmet, a couple of slings, some wires and one friend which I have never used), I'd like to give something very easy a go, weather permitting etc.
I have been perusing my climbing book and was wondering what any of our more experienced climbers would say about Beinn Eighe Triple Buttresses at Coire Mhic Fearchair? Most of the routes look well within my ability, and if anyone else fancied it (and has gear, as I have only harness, rope and helmet, a couple of slings, some wires and one friend which I have never used), I'd like to give something very easy a go, weather permitting etc.
They are very long routes with a big walk in.You would need to lead through quickly and be fast setting up belays etc to finish at a reasonable hour .
I think the 1st third of each route is slippy if wet as it`s different rock to the upper two thirds so overnight rain is a consideration also.
It`s also north facing so might be bloody baltic The grade is only meaningful if you find the right line....might be better having a few grades in hand if you want to do a route there There might even still be snow up high as well Big mountain routes at Diff and V.diff are usually broken up with pitches of scrambling etc.Loose rock accumulates on the ledges and you have to be careful not to knock it down on your partner when taking in the rope.Much safer on something steeper and harder.
If that hasn`t put you off then go for it
I think Gav has done Piggot`s route with Dave Kerr.Maybe he can help out......
Why not try Ardverikie Wall or something like that first to see how fast you climb and get used to setting up belays etc .
Joined: Mon Dec 03, 2007 1:27 pm Posts: 1404 Location: awa' up the hill
Eh, I cast my mind back to the pub on Thursday and I seem to remember Jules committing to the trip Or was it the drink talking?
As for easy routes on the triple buttress. Apparently East Buttress (diff) is unusual for the grade in that it is a long mountain route on continuous (and I think solid) rock, but as you say Alex it is often wet lower down.
Joined: Sat Dec 08, 2007 4:16 pm Posts: 628 Location: Glasgow
Many of the triple buttress routes are wet lower down (especially the gully starts). I remember failing to get off the ground there due to drooling slime. Yuk.
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Any vlunteers to drop Scott and I off at the Alligin car park on Sunday morning then ?
Or was it the drink talking?
